RIGHT/LEFT #1 (ZIG ZAG)
Purpose: To work on their footwork when going back.
Equipment: Softballs and a glove for each player
Procedure:

1. Coach has the balls.
2. Players are lined up about 15 feet in front of coach.
3. The players watch the coaches arm, as she moves it to the right.
4. The players drop steps and goes right, then as she moves it to the left, the players drops and goes left.
5. Coach throws a fly ball that the player can run under and catch.
6. The next player in line does the same thing.
7. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

COMMUNICATION DRILL
Purpose: To work on communication among the fielders.
Equipment: Softballs, a bate and a glove for each of the players
Procedures:

1. Have the fielders take their positions.
2. The coach will hit fly balls between the fielders that are catchable.
3. The players will call the ball and if they do not catch it back up the other player.
4. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.

LONG THROWS
Purpose: To work on the arm position and release point.
Equipment: Softball and a glove for each player
Procedure:

1. Have the players with a partner and a ball.
2. They start on one knee and close together.
3. Start off throwing the ball lightly, then move back as they start to warm up.
4. Eventually, they will be on their feet throwing the ball a fair distance to their partner.
5. This drill should be performed for a prescribed period of time or a designated number of repetitions.